Day trip from OKC to Tulsa. On our way to Utica Square for our annual day after Christmas shopping. I suggested we go to Ikes for lunch. Ikes is iconic in Tulsa, rich in history and tradition. It has a traditional cafe look from the fifties and is adorned with historical photos. It has a nice welcome vibe when you enter. I ordered an onion burger with fries and a mini coney. Jan ordered a chili cheese burger with fries. My onion burger was very good. It came with two beef patties. The mini coney came with chili and cheese and onions on the side. Jan's chili cheese burger was good. It was not a hand held proposition. Ike's was busy. The service was good, the food good, and the prices moderate. It's a fun place to grab lunch. read more

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Was looking forward to trying chili at Ike's as I've heard good things about the place. The chili was decent, rather bland, but I added a few things and it was good. Unfortunately... I had a Pepsi with my meal and did not get a refill. For $3.25 I got 8 sweet potato fries. The chili was $1.49 more than their own website shows, and drinks were 50 cents more. Additionally, a 3.5% service charge was added on. So disappointed. Back to Ron's it is. read more

I stumbled upon this place while visiting another business in Tulsa. It's very old-fashioned and quite a nice change of pace from so many of the more modern restaurants. And they have Coneys (or what we called "Texas Weiners" where I grew up) and they were delicious. They're small so you can each a bunch of 'em. Don't think you can only have one. You cannot. You won't be happy. The server was very nice and helpful and the place is kind of cool and definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. read more

Ike's Chili - Menu - American Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

My first visit into Ike's Chili won't be my last! Enjoyed a great lunch the other day with wonderful service. It was hard to choose from the menu options but I ended up going with the chili cheeseburger and my husband had the Frito wrap. Next time I'm going to have the 3-way chili special because that seemed to be the popular order amongst other guests! read more

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Some things never change and shouldn't. I first had Ike's when I moved to OKC in '90 and I think the last time was in around '98. So it was a pleasant surprise to find Ike's, not only still surviving but apparently thriving to the point they had expanded into adjacent buildings. I retired and my wife, who had never been to Tulsa had lunch and it was exactly as how I remembered and loved it. read more

Great chili but silly online ordering fees. 1. Online ordering fee 2. Pickup fee 3. Credit card convenience fee They have no drive-through window so you have to go inside to pick up the order. read more

Ike's Chili - Online ordering fees - American Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

Great place to eat when you are in the mood for chili. Just don't make the mistake of walking in 10 minutes before closing time. If you do you will be totally ignored. We made this mistake today. We didn't realize they closed at 2:30 and it was 2:20. Had we know the closing time we would've gone else where. Had we been told they were about to close we would've apologised and left. But half the wait staff just stared at us until we got up and left. read more

Food is great,service is spectacular and the prices are as good as the food! Just wish they were open longer hours

The Chili and the onion burger were really good. The service was quick and efficient!

A place that's been around since the (near) turn of the century - golly gee, I want to love a place like this. And this place is neat enough, inside. But for me, the chili is a clear miss. Why?: The taste reminds me of (the kind of chili, used for a coney dog. The chili itself, isn't particularly flavorful. The taste; I don't know how to describe or discern the particular ingredients. I'm a chili lover. And sure want to love this place too. But, to be honest: Have the third star (to my rating), just because of Ike's being an old place, that has stood the test of time. read more

Ike's Chili - (1/2) a spaghetti with chili - American Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

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Nice little historical chili restaurant that has roots in Tulsa from 1908. Everyone from the mayor and visitors can sit down for a great bowl of chili. Service was quick, the location had adequate parking and the chili and beans I ate was very tasty. This is a restaurant that I would visit every time I was in town!! read more

Great chili on a nice cool day throwing some crackers and hot sauce, loving it. It's been a Tulsa staple for many many years.

Chili a bit under seasoned for my taste. Was more mild with not much chili powder or other Tex-mex flavorings. Was good and filling ( had the frito pie) but probably won't be back unless I get an urge to try their burger. read more

I stopped by Ike's on the way through Tulsa because it's one of those must stop historic places. It's located on a touristy strip of the old Route 66 amidst souvenir shops and tourist signs. I got a pint of chili and beans with cheese and onions to go. It took about 10 minutes to get my order. Staff was friendly enough- definitely not overly friendly. They seemed to just be going through the motions. The chili was pretty darn good and enough for a couple of meals on the trip. Inside is more of a casual no frills hole in the wall but super clean. read more

Please do not put beans in your chili. It is disgusting and a socially unacceptable. It has been proven to be symptomatic of an eating disorder. If you're an Okie, you already know about Ike's. Or you should. This review is intended to be helpful for those spirited, venturous individuals hoping to experience the authentic, historical, iconic diners along the "Mother Road!" Ike's is all of that! Ike's has not always been on Route 66, but it has been in business in Tulsa since 1908. Oklahoma's oldest restaurant. Nope, it is not TexMex (Very Spicy), it is not Okie Stye (Beans and Tomatoes) its "Ike's Chili." It is very similar in consistency and taste, to that of the chili served on coney island hot dogs. It reminds me a little of Cincinnati Style. And the restaurant likes to use the term "ways" when referring to how it may be served. There are several "ways" on the menu; Straight, With beans (for deviates), With Spaghetti, and then that perfect "Three Way" you've been looking for, chili, beans and spaghetti! The chili is mild, providing a starting point for everyone. On the table to use at your discretion, are appropriate universal chili components; chili powder, red pepper, black pepper, hot sauce and all the crackers you could ever eat. That should accommodate anyone wanting to transform the flavor of Ike's chili to their geographical version of the red meat stew! And, Ike's has Oklahoma's favorite vegetable "Fritos!" If you are a tourist, well it's OK and recommended that you enjoy the true Ike's experience. Go with the "Three Way!" You only live once and you need to have a story to tell when you get back home! If you are group of tourists, it is imperative that someone orders the Frito Chili Pie. If not, you all just wasted ten days of your life traveling across the US. However! If you want to go like a pro, it is "Straight UP!" with Ike's OEM approved chili performance enhancement components; Cheese, Onions, Jalapeno's and the little known secret chili enhancement Mustard! That's how I roll! Pick your bowl size. The double is a 16oz big bowl of beef. More than I could eat.. Check the menu. There are a lot of options My wife went with a taco salad. I don't even want to talk about it........ read more

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Best chili ever, and serving it up thru 4 generations of the original owners. Several different locations thru the years and they have all been great. Currently on route 66(11th Street). Check their hours to be sure you don't miss out on the great food being served at this Tulsa fixture. Will Rogers liked it. You will too. read more

The Hickory Burger is exactly what I needed. A patty that was charred with cheese, bacon, Head Country BBQ Sauce (the best BBQ sauce ever FYI), mustard & pickles. The burger was huge, the patty hanging off of the edge of the buns. The fact I didn't even have to request to be prepped well done made me happy. Highly recommend. Comes with an options of sides, I went with the waffle sweet potato fries. They complement the Hickory Burger well. With the place being a chili spot, I'd have to come back for the Chili Cheese Burger or the Chili & Spaghetti, which is something I've seen on Food Network years ago that caught my attention & made me curious on how that would taste. read more

I love hamburgers! One of the greatest food groups! Ike's is a great place to go for a hamburger fix. I would have taken a picture of the beautiful double onion burger, but I didn't want to wait. Fries are excellent. Onion rings are top notch. Nice people. read more

Tulsa landmark celebrating 114 years in business. Serves chili, burgers and more. Good beer selection. Very hospitable staff.

For a chili lover like myself, this was an incredible experience. I was debating between ordering the chili mac or the chili cheeseburger, and my waitress said the chili mac was a fan favorite so I went with that. It was absolutely delicious! I thought the prices were very affordable for the high quality of food, and the restaurant had tons of old pictures from the early 1900s of Tulsa related things. I'll definitely be back for more! read more

So seriously my first time ever try try Ike's and the chili is legit a 5. Now I got the chili burger bc it's one of my favs at another burger joint and it wasn't too shabby. The burgers patty was thick and I loved how it felt when you took a bite but it wasn't awe inspiring flat top or open grill amazing.... but this is a chili place.... solid... I'd get it again though! Now their menu..... too many things I wanted to try in one sitting! One of the guys got double Mac n chili. Wow... that looked good and I swear I think he used a straw and inhaled his food in less than a minute... Next round.... I'm trying the frito chili pie bc one of the other guys got that and it looked heavenly! Oh and the table next to use looked like they got the frito burrito wrap and holy hell that looked crazy good...... Good job boys! I'll be back! read more

Ike's Chili - Chili Cheese Burger - American Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

Would give it a 3.5 if possible because of the balance of the experience. But here, tie goes to the runner and so 4 it is. But WHY, LOUIS? WHY??!! Keep your hats on. I'll explain. The chili: One star in terms of taste. It literally tasted like nothing. I didn't know whether I was eating meat, or sauce, or spice, or just drinking brown water. There's nothing to it. It's more bland than a piece of white bread spiced up with another piece of white bread. (I tried a number of combos on that one. But I settled for the one that might not even make you laugh it's so darn bland.) The merchandise they sell in relation to the chili is spicier than the chili itself. The burger: Amazing. Cooked to order, and was a great condiment/meat/toppings ratio. The bread didn't get in the way in terms of taste, it just held everything together. Every bite was good. If you like pickles, I recommend you get them. I got the cheddar cheese. They give you options in terms of ketchup/mayo and whatnot. I know that lots of folks have strong feelings on condiments, so I won't recommend one or another, but I will say they will make it as you wish, so no worries. I'm also not aware of any Tulsa-specific burger order, so I just went with mayo, pickles, lettuce, tomato, onion, medium cooked with cheddar cheese. The ambiance is great too. Very clean, old-fashioned, and very friendly service. I sat at the counter so I could watch the kitchen. It was a show watching them carefully cooking the burgers, and all the servers grabbing what they could serve in seamless fashion. I recommend the merch too. It's Route 66, after all. Walk away with something other than a full stomach! read more

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This is a great legacy Tulsa restaurant. They have great chili that has won numerous awards and can be used on almost anything. The staff are very friendly. They provide a great affordable lunch that is consistently high quality. It's also nice that they are part of the Route 66 legacy. read more

It. Had been a couple, or three, decades since I had visited Ike's Chili. I think they might have moved a couple of time since then but the chili has not changed one bit in all that time. Today was their 114th birthday and I decided it was a fine time to go have some chili. No disappointments here. I had a 3-way with spaghetti, chili and beans along with one of today's birthday specials a $1.14 coney. The crowd. Was thick today and will definitely return again. read more

I can't say anything about service since I had it delivered. I have to say I was extremely disappointed with this chili. It was my first and last time. No flavor and so bland. Just really gross if I'm honest. Did they have a bad day? It was bad enough that I only ate a tiny bit. I can't imagine good reviews. It was not spicy, salty, nothing. Not any tomato flavor. It taste like water just added to a little meat. I still can't believe this stuff. read more

Ike's Chili is one of those places that really doesn't remind you of another place. The skyline chili is flavorful and a perfect host for the bean, onion and a mountain of cheese. It's famous "3 way" is filling and filling. Do not expect a bowl of the Texas Red chili with chucks of beef, tomatoes, chilies and cumin. This is much thinner with a hint of seasonal that is unique to this type food. The place has moved from its downtown Tulsa location to Route 66 (11th street) just outside town. It's step back to the past. read more

Ike's Chili - Nothing fancy - American Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

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Don't understand why this place doesn't have a higher rating. Most people from Tulsa know this place is the gold standard for chili. They have been around since 1908. Their flavor is delicious. Will Rogers used to love this chili! The atmosphere is simple. Our focus is the chili! I usually get the chili plain with cheese and sometimes I add the beans. My husband usually gets the chili and spaghetti with cheese and onions. Can't beat the flavor. Wish we could replicate it at home! We usually get a quart to go so we can enjoy more at home too. Highly recommend! read more

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Service was great. Friendly atmosphere. Food was hot and tasty. Good price. Great place to pop in and eat at.

This is not the place to go if you want service. The entire time I was there, the staff was sitting around and talking, even though there were plenty of dirty tables around to clean. Food = not bad. Got the chili cheese open faced burger. The burger tasted freshly made and the chili was good. Waffle fries = delish. read more

Ike's Chili - Chili cheese burger with waffle fries - American Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

Very good chili with great service. The air staff have always been great and they have been able to hold onto these folks in spite of Covid.

More like a bowl of refried beans with micro hints of ground meat

I've always loved Ike's chili, same great chili year after year I highly recommend this place!

This is the first time i have eaten at ikes chili. i got the double chili and beans with onions and cheese. Ialso ordered a side of waffle fries. The fries are amazing, was not expecting it from a side item. The chili was some of the best ive had around Oklahoma. The chili is a bit on the expensive side, but worth the cost once i tried it. I didnt like however the nickel and dime treatment on every condiment i wanted on my chili :cheese, onion, peppers, etc. read more

Ike's Chili - Double size of chili and beans - Awesome - American Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

One of our favorite locations! Owners are genuine and kind which immediately makes me smile. Everything is hot and fresh and consistent. My husband eats here A LOT :) read more

Chili is greasey so I wish I would have had a 3 way. But oh my its good. Just awesome texture. Served piping hot and delicous.

I've been wanting to try this place for a long time. I'm glad I finally got the chance to eat here. The chili can be ordered a number of different ways with several toppings. I like chili without beans with no additions. Their chili is meaty, a little spicy but not too hot. Very good and tasty old fashioned recipe. The burger was wonderful. It has a huge fresh hamburger patty and all the trimmings. I like hamburgers and this one fits all of my likes. The waffle fries were fresh cut and good. Service was quick and attentive. I hope to go back soon. read more

My brother wanted to eat here. It's been 40 years since he was last here. I have never eaten here and to be honest if I was driving by i probably wouldn't have stopped, which would be a bad decision on my part. We got the chili and spaghetti which was very good. My wife got the burrito which was also very good. Needless to say we will be back. Thee is something to be said about a restaurant that has been open over 100 years. read more

Great chili and hamburgers. Do not order more than one order of fries. One order is large enough to feed a family of 10

Ike's is the chili for all seasons. And the new location offers a new expanded menu, with Chicken Salad Wraps, burgers, crispy chicken breast sandwich; cobblers with or without hand scooped ice cream, and now 10 types of ice cold beer. I have been eating at Ike's Chili since I was a kid. Great friendly service, free parking, and a fun place to eat Daily specials $5.99 - include drink, side and entre'. Mon Chicken Salad Wrap; Tuesday Burger; Wed Small Frito Pie; Thursday Frito Burritto Fri Two Cheese Chili Coneys; Sat; Tamales. Summer menu usually changes from fall, winter, and spring, so call or go online for updates to the menu and hours. If you have not tried Ike's Chili, you are missing some of the best and quickest served slow cooked food in Tulsa. This is fast food, cooked low and slow featuring the best cuts of beef, and a secret family recipe. Hours M-F 10am till 7pm Sat 10am till 3pm. Closed Sunday's, and most major holidays. Ike's Chili - A Tulsa Tradition since 1908 Kids 8 and under free with every adult meal. Kid's meals $5.29 read more

Just wanted to thank Ike's Chili for setting the standard for #covid19 precautions. I went there today with my 75 year old dad, and God bless'm for doing everything right: paper menus, to go packets for condiments, social distancing, one way in and one way out, and the waitress had a mask AND gloves. I've been to other restaurants in NE Oklahoma and their disregard for #covid19 precautions has been appalling. But a little ol' bitty 112 year old humble chili parlor got it all right. And thank god because Omigod their chili is a galactic treasure, haha! Dad had a blast and for just a few minutes, the world was normal. ;-) read more

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